Max Verstappen: Gearbox Issue

It was a difficult opening practice for Verstappen Friday at the Dutch Grand Prix. His Red Bull Honda came to a halt on track with apparent gearbox issues, Formula1.com reports.

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Verstappen was the early leader of the timing sheets on hard tyres in this opening practice in Zandvoort. However, the session would be red-flagged with 45 minutes remaining as last season's Dutch GP victor came to a halt on the track. Apparent gearbox issues brought Verstappen's opening practice to an early end. The world champion's team will now scramble to get the car repair ahead of Friday's later FP2 for the Dutch GP.